Fund Accountant

Fund Accounting - Fund Administration - Securities - multinational bank - permanent - Singapore - finance

Your new company

A leading global bank, and leading Asian bank, with over 400,000 headcount and multiple billions in AUM. Looking for a new Fund Accountant to join their team.


Your new role

• Handle Fund operations, including fund subscriptions and redemptions, corporate action, documentation, transaction execution, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Deliver accurate NAV calculation, investor reports, and forecasts on a timely basis
  
• Support various funds, Hedge Funds, Cayman Funds/VCC structure, fund setup in FA and TA systems.
  
• Monitors cash flows, expenses, and fee calculations (performance fees, etc.). Must be able to understand the different fund calculation based on investors' returns using equalisation or series accounting methods.
  
• Manage coordination with investors, fund managers, auditors, legal advisors, custodians, and other external stakeholders.
  
• Manage the accounting of SPV and assist with FATCA/CRS reporting for client.
  
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements (e.g., ACRA, IRAS, MAS).
  
• Manage investor communications and handle enquiries relating to portfolios under administration and transfer agency register.
  
• Maintain up-to-date fund records and support audit and tax processes pertaining to portfolio under administration.
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline.
  
• Qualified Accountant (e.g., ISCA/ACCA/CPA), working towards a CPA qualification or recently completed qualification examinations will be a plus.
  
• Good understanding of various accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS, etc.).
  
• At least 2 years of experience in fund administration or with a licenced fund management company or fund administration company.
  
• Strong knowledge of investment products like securities, fixed income, FX, Repo and derivatives products like futures, options, etc.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of fund administration and fund operation requirements.
  
• Familiarity with fund accounting systems like Multifond and Microsoft Office; VBA skills are a plus.
  
• Experience with using Bloomberg.
  
• Meticulous and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
  
• Able to work in a team to support team objectives and meet team targets.
  
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
  
• Upholds high ethical standards in handling confidential and sensitive information.
  
• Strong command of written and spoken English. Proficiency in Chinese (both reading and communication) is essential - given regular liaising with native Mandarin speakers across the region as part of the role.
  
• Able to work extended hours, weekends, and public holidays when necessary.
  

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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